Record Album Appraisal

John Fitzgerald Kennedy: A Memorial Album Record

This item is a vintage vinyl record album titled "John Fitzgerald Kennedy: A Memorial Album," commemorating the speeches of the late President John F. Kennedy. The album cover features a prominent portrait of President Kennedy against a solid red background. The title and subtitle are clearly visible, with the famous quote "Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You... Ask What You Can Do For Your Country" prominently displayed, attributed to his Inaugural Address on January 20, 1961. The cover design utilizes a stark, impactful layout with black text on a white background for the header and footer, framing the central portrait and red background. The record appears to be still sealed in its original shrink wrap, indicating it is likely in 'New Old Stock' or 'Mint' condition, without any visible wear, tears, creases, or damage to the sleeve itself. The corners appear sharp, and the edges are clean. The shrink wrap itself shows some minor dust or surface residue, but no significant rips or holes. The materials would typically be a cardboard sleeve for the cover and vinyl for the record itself. Below the portrait, fine print visible at the bottom mentions it as "A memorial tribute produced and broadcast by Radio Station WMCA, New York on Friday, November 22, 1963," and that it was "Recorded by Ed Brown, Produced by Marty Press and Ed Brown. Roger W. Turner, Director of News and Public Affairs. Recorded speech material from the files of Radio Press International." This detail confirms its historical context and likely release date shortly after Kennedy's assassination in 1963, placing its estimated age in the early to mid-1960s. The clear and well-preserved imagery and text suggest high-quality printing for its time. Its sealed condition makes it a desirable collectible.